Career Services Spotlight – Christopher Sanchez, MPA ’17, Department of Sanitation

Given my work experience in the State mental health system and passion for healthcare, the healthcare policy track was a natural fit for me and one of the factors that motivated me to pursue my MPA at Baruch. Throughout the summer, I interned with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) in the office of Equity Diversity & Inclusion (OEDI). I had the opportunity to perform outreach and training events with some of the Departments 10,000 civilian and uniformed employees. Additionally, I was a part of developing a digital platform that the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will now use to catalog and track EEO complaints.

In searching for internships, I have utilized Marxe CareerConnect; the database continually posts a wide range of opportunities that have sparked my interest. One of the greatest tools that I have utilized from the Career Services Office has been the resume review service. I feel as though tailoring my resume to the positions I’ve applied for has made a huge difference in my application process and in securing my current role. I would suggest applying to opportunities that are different from what you’ve done in the past. Previously I had primarily focused on careers and internships in the healthcare profession; however, I have found that working in a policy role at the administrative level can take many new and exciting forms. If asked a year ago how I felt about possibly working for the Department Of Sanitation, I would have never thought it was for me. This new knowledge has opened my mind to the possibility of one day shaping city agency policy and ingrained a passion for the way New York City manages some of the city’s most vital resources.